Army Research Laboratory, ALC Procurement Division, ATTN: AMSRL-OP- SD-PS, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-1197

60 -- ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE NEAR FIELD SYSTEM SOL DAAL01-96-R-9831 DUE 080596 POC Omar Ali, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-1048, Kathleen M. Tennant, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-3439. The contractor shall provide and install one (1) Atomic Force Microscope/Near Field System that will provide state-of-the-art capabilities in the evaluation of the surface of thin films of dielerics and phosphor materials and active matrix devices for the Army Research Laboratory at Adelphi, Maryland. The system shall provide the ability to image samples using atomic force imaging near field scanning. This system will include scanning tip technology to allow contact, non contact imaging of samples of any shape or size; the nearfield scanning part will allow optical characterization on a screening microprobe scale. It will include software and hardware to achieve these objectives with fully automated system. The contractor shall install equipment at Adelphi, MD and shall, using said equipment, demonstrate that the unit meets manufacturers stated specifications. The contractor shall also provide an industry standard warranty that will include parts, labor, and shipping, for at least one year from the date of acceptance of the full system. The contractor shall provide formal training to US Army Research Laboratory personnel. The contractor shall notify the Government of the specific delivery date. Delivery date to be no earlier than April 1, 1997 unless agreed upon by the Government Representative. The period of performance for this action is 6 months. It is the intent of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. Interested sources are encouraged to provide a statement of interest and supporting evidence of their capability to provide such items to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) calendar days after publication of this synopsis. The final determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based on information provided is solely within the descration of the Government. Interested firms should indicate if they are a large or small business. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0180)

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